Bulgaria Youth Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Bulgaria youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 9.87%, a 2.79% decline from 2018.
- Bulgaria youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 12.66%, a 0.26% decline from 2017.
- Bulgaria youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 12.91%, a 4.29% decline from 2016.
- Bulgaria youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 17.20%, a 4.43% decline from 2015.
Bulgaria Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2019 |
9.87% |
-2.79% |
2018 |
12.66% |
-0.26% |
2017 |
12.91% |
-4.29% |
2016 |
17.20% |
-4.43% |
2015 |
21.64% |
-2.15% |
2014 |
23.79% |
-4.61% |
2013 |
28.39% |
0.27% |
2012 |
28.12% |
3.06% |
2011 |
25.05% |
3.13% |
2010 |
21.92% |
5.85% |
2009 |
16.07% |
3.42% |
2008 |
12.66% |
-2.40% |
2007 |
15.05% |
-4.37% |
2006 |
19.42% |
-2.82% |
2005 |
22.24% |
-2.14% |
2004 |
24.37% |
-2.59% |
2003 |
26.96% |
-8.53% |
2002 |
35.49% |
-3.46% |
2001 |
38.96% |
5.72% |
2000 |
33.24% |
4.22% |
1999 |
29.02% |
3.97% |
1998 |
25.05% |
-2.84% |
1997 |
27.90% |
0.02% |
1996 |
27.88% |
0.33% |
1995 |
27.55% |
0.13% |
1994 |
27.42% |
0.05% |
1993 |
27.38% |
0.49% |
1992 |
26.89% |
-0.02% |
1991 |
26.91% |
-0.02% |